McLeish Estate are one of the most awarded Semillon producers in Australia, creating a range of single vineyard Semillons that are acclaimed and celebrated throughout the world. This is a true recognition of the premium quality and the attention to detail that is applied throughout the whole winemaking process.
A classic Hunter Valley Semillon with great drive and extraordinary finesse that is built to cellar as a benchmark example of what Hunter Valley Semillon can be.
Tasting Notes
Intense citrus notes of lemon and lime, with hints of green apple and subtle floral notes. The palate is perfectly balanced with the acidity providing precision and purity. The palate is intense yet elegant and crisp, with great line and length.
Aging
Drink now or cellar for 10+ years.
Food Pairings
Fresh Sydney Rock Oysters, Sushi or Kingfish sashimi.
Technical Notes
Vineyard
The Semillon vineyard (Block 2 and 4) are situated on a north facing slope, with predominantly red clay soil and a few millimetres of sandy loam top soils. The vines are planted in a vertical shoot position to allow ample sunlight into the canopy.
Production
Hand harvested from the old vines at sunrise to ensure the fruit is picked at the coolest part of the day. Whole- bunch pressed to minimize phenolics and then put to stainless-steel tank to begin fermentation. The juice is fermented to 3g/l residual sugar, then the wine in vat is left on lees for 3 weeks to build texture and complexity into the finished wine.
Harvest Date 28th of January 2026
Bottling Date 8th of May 2026
Acid 6.2
pH 3.87
Residual Sugar 3g/l
Alcohol 12.2%
